Do I have an Eating Disorder?

With all of the mixed messages out there it can be hard to know if you have an eating disorder. Every day we are bombarded with stories of super foods, cancer causing foods, good foods and bad foods and frankly, it’s confusing. To understand if your eating patterns may be disordered, take our interactive quizzes below. They help screen for the most common eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder.

Please note that there is another class of eating disorders called Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder. This category is for people who are struggling with disordered eating, but don’t fall under one of the three major diagnoses, for people who struggle with Anorexia Athletica (athletes who struggle to maintain emotional and physical health while pursuing athletic goals. Learn more about our ELITE Athlete program) and for people struggling with Diabulimia (people with diabetes who intentionally omit or manipulate their insulin intake to manage their weight).

Another way to determine if you have an eating disorder is to know the signs. People struggling with eating disorders often experience the following symptoms:

Fatigue/sleep disturbances

Dizziness/fainting/weakness

Chest pain/shortness of breath

Depression/anxiety/suicidality

Loss of muscle mass/cold intolerance

Frequent urination/loss of menses

Stress fractures (from over-exercise)

Bloated/heartburn/constipation/diarrhea

Puffy cheeks/brittle hair/nails

Self-injury

If you are unsure about your eating patterns, and whether or not you may have an eating disorder, the best thing to do is speak with someone. At Eating Disorder Center of Denver, our team members Stacia Noll (720.889.4205) and Bethany Netherton (720.889.4238) can help you determine if you have an eating disorder and how to get help.

Eating Disorder Questionnaire

This questionnaire has been designed to help you better understand the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder. Answering the following questions may help you recognize if you or a loved one are suffering from an eating disorder. All information shared here is confidential and will not be shared with any outside parties.

Do you find yourself spending too much time thinking about food, body image and/or caloric intake?
Yes
No

Do you have trouble eating with friends and/or family members?

Do you feel guilty after you eat?
Yes
No

Do you think you are fat, even though people tell you you're thin?
Yes
No

Do you feel uncomfortable eating at restaurants or in public places?
Yes
No

Do you hoard food or eat only in private?
Yes
No

Do you exercise to burn off calories and not for enjoyment?
Yes
No

Do you ever feel out of control when you are eating?
Yes
No

Do you constantly worry about the weight, shape or size of your body?
Yes
No

Do you ever make yourself vomit after consuming food?
Yes
No

Do you weigh yourself more than once a day or after meals?
Yes
No

Do you ever abuse laxatives, diuretics and/or diet pills?
Yes
No

Do you constantly calculate numbers of fat grams, carbohydrates or calories?
Yes
No

Do you feel like your identity and value is based on how you look or how much you weigh?
Yes
No